I know some people who have jumped in feet first and gotten burned, and others who are still "learning" despite going to numerous seminars, buying courses, etc.

You could try your hand at one of the numerous online services that advertise this stuff but I've found it better to start the relationship early with an actual person as opposed to a faceless online service. 

Just finished my major in Business Management and am receiving my Management and Supervision certificate this summer.I've been studying real estate for a few years now, have watched tons of videos, calculated and ran numbers on numerous properties and listings, and talked with many lenders and real estate agents, but because I don't have anyone in my circle that's well-experienced in REI's I've hesitated to pull the trigger on anything.I'm looking to fix and flip, BRRR, LTR, MTR, STR, or multi-family.

It is also essential to make sure the contract contains a carefully drafted due diligence clause that allows you to conduct such environmental site inspections and terminate the contract if the results are unsatisfactory. 4.Financial Due Diligence Financial due diligence in commercial real estate transactions is complicated and involves a careful review of numerous legal and financial documents.

On the flip side, I have heard from a ton of people who have praised gurus, but they seem to fade into the darkness, never to be heard from again.

I would love to connect as I have numerous products in which could be beneficial to you.

Also, as I am in CA, it would be impractical to be "boots on the ground" for an extended length of time to visit properties and  attend numerous auctions in person.

To keep up with relevant advances, I read numerous publications each week.

For numerous reasons we decided to sell, and received at offer from the Church that was one of the occupants, for a price equal to appraised value.  

The other 1% are constantly reviewed by licensed Realtors, large wholesalers spending $20,000 monthly for marketing, numerous platforms and services selling leads, fix n flippers, syndicators, investment funds,  and “opportunistic” buyers such as myself with millions of dollars in cash to close any discounted deal in less than 48 hours, if need be.